Hey everyone! My name is Alexandra Zerega. I am 26 years old. I have been in the modeling industry 6 years and am trying hard to persue my dream. I am hard working and dedicated and realize the hard work and dedication it takes to make it in the industry.

Mary Castro

Castro was born Mary Antoinette Castro in West Covina, California, and grew up in La Verne, California. She is of Irish, Spanish, and French descent on her mother's side, and Mexican descent on her father's side. She attended Bonita High School where she was on the varsity Drill team. She was also an active member of the Bonita High School Chorale. Her Music teacher discovered her profound voice and quickly moved her to the Concert choir. Mary found out that the nearby university was having vocal scholarships. She was only in 11th grade but she thought she would give it a shot. She was duly awarded the vocal music scholarship and graduated in her junior year. College was very demanding for her so she took some time off. Still having the passion to perform, Mary decided to take acting lessons at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Allen Williams was her teacher. She began as a background artist, but her drive didn't stop there. She soon got an agent and has been working on various projects such as; Must Love Dogs, Cellular, Domino, XXX: State of the Union, Las Vegas (as Alec Baldwin's girlfriend "Maria"). She was one of the top 16 finalists for the WWE Raw Diva search, from L.A., they were in awe of her powerful pipes. She continues to work extremely hard. Acting and music are her passions.  

This 38 year old has been around the industry for a long time, appearing in dozens of magazines like FLEX, MuscleMag, Fitness Rx, and Oxygen, mainly as the leading model for major corporations like VPX, CVS, LA Tan, SPRI, and AT&T. She looks half her age, just earned her IFBB Pro card in 2010, and is a spokesmodel for Bodybuilding.com. Not only does this girl have all the looks in the world, but she's got the brains too, being a NASM personal trainer, AFAA group-exercise instructor, IPPA CPS, Zumba, TRX, Power Plate and Pilates certified.  Nicole Moneer is a dedicated fitness model and a role model who all girls should strive to be. 
  
During the 1994-1995 season, she was a member of the World Champion Chicago Bulls cheerleading squad and was later a part of the Bally Total Fitness Performance Team. She earned the title as Ms. Fitness Illinois in 2004 and 2007, as well as the 2004 and 2007 Fitness America, Midwest Fitness Festival Champion, among others. She has been featured in print, outdoor and online advertising campaigns, as well as in catalogs, infomercials and tradeshows promoting fitness products and services. 

This Michigan born and raised girl is a true "tomboy". This blonde bombshell modeled for Guess only after she was a simming and a softball star. That sporty childhood made for an easy transition into action roles such as Transfomers, G-Force, Fast and Furious, Smokin Aces, Dodgeball, and on Ripe TV's new mixed martial arts show called XARM. The 1998 Miss Hawaiian Tropic Girl also won the 2001 Venus Model Search.

Jennifer Nicole Lee is one of the world's most accomplished fitness models who happens to also have launched a career as an actress and author as well. She is perhaps best known for losing over 70 pounds, who saw herself get up to 200 pounds in weight. Since, JNL was named Ms. Muscle & Fitness in 2006 and has a countless number of published works in addition to her dedicated website. JNL has appeared on Oprah, The Early Show, and Inside Edition. She has helped millions take positive action in their own lives, leading by example.

Jamie Eason (born April 10, 1976) is an American fitness model and writer. She is also a former NFL cheerleader and winner of the World's Fittest Model competition. She has been the featured subject and cover girl on many fitness and women's magazines. She is currently a full-time spokesperson for Bodybuilding.com, and is developing her own line of swimwear.

Where and when were you born?
I was born in Ukraine, in a small town called Solotvino. Although it was part of the former Soviet Union, it is mostly a Romanian town.

What is your profession?
Model, and personal trainer.

Were you involved in sports or fitness prior to figure and how did you get started with weight training?
I seriously started to lift about 10 years ago. But I always loved the idea of being strong, of matching up to the guys in school. I would challenge the boys to sprints, push ups, and whatever other athletic event I could showcase my skills. I guess I have a very competitive spirit.

Was it a goal for you to compete in figure competitions right from the beginning or was it something that grew in your mind as time went on and you saw the progress in your body?
So many people asked me if I was a competitor that I finally decided to give it a shot.

Can you give me your competition history?
2005-1 place Rookies Brazil
2005-1 place IFBB contest State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2006-overall champion. Amateur European championship WFF
2006- Overall Winner - Pro Champion European Championship WFF
2007- 3rd place Brazilian Nationals IFBB
2008-1st place Rio State IFBB
2008- 3rd Place Brazilian championship 2008( I was completely robed)

Which contest has been your biggest success; which has had the most meaning to you?
2006 professional European WFF Championship.

Please tell me something about your training routine (i.e.: how many days per week / training split /cardio, etc.)
I work out 5 times a week in the off season , and 6x per week when I'm training for a show. I hardly ever do cardio as I have a very fast metabolism that tends to lose weight rapidly.
Typically my routine goes something like this:
Monday-legs
Tuesday- chest + shoulders
Wednesday- back + biceps
Thursday- hams+gluts
Wednesday -shoulders + triceps
Saturday back+ biceps

What is your favorite exercise in the gym and which one you don’t like so much?
I love to work out all my upper body, mostly shoulders, I don't really have a favorite specific exercise.

Which body part is your best in your opinion?
I think my arms, my back, and my gluts are my strongest points. However, what really makes me stand out from other competitors is my back side.

If you don’t mind would you give me some stats (best lifts and some body measurements)?
I do not try to lift to heavy, all my work outs are highly concentrated and mostly negatives.

What do you enjoy about training for competition....what do you enjoy about the 'off season'?
Preparing for competitions , what I really like is competing , I always been extremely competitive so I love that, especially love to compete against the strongest ones. Off season is good !of course cause I don’t have to be on that strict diet.

Please describe a typical day in the life of Diana Tyuleneva.
Wake up, cook, work on computer, go workout, and do my daily errands. I have a cat named Kiki which requires daily attention, so I like to play with him when I wake up (he wakes me up actually). Most of my day is dedicated to work, which right now entails unending hours working on my website.
I also travel about once a month to different cities in Brazil to produce new photo and video shoots for my website.

Please tell me about what you do when you don’t work out ( hobbies, what do you do to relax?, etc.)
Travel, listen to music, draw, read, and watch movies.

What do you enjoy most about the bodybuilding/fitness lifestyle?
The daily discipline it requires, and the competitive aspect of going on stage and facing other athletes.

Tell me something interesting about yourself, something people may be surprised to hear.
I am not as most of the people think looking at my photos, I might look strong in each and every way, but actually I am an extremely sensitive person.

What are your competition goals or personal future goals?
I want to compete in US one day, and get my eventually get my pro card.